Board the Express!

All aboard ‘The Express’—a new bus service for professionals who lost their vehicles during Hurricane Ivan—which takes to Grand Cayman’s roads on Monday, 26 November.

‘Express’ buses will provide punctual, reliable transportation during peak traffic morning and evening hours, allowing passengers to bypass the stress of having to ‘catch a ride.’ Passengers can even enjoy a newspaper whilst travelling in air conditioned comfort! Routes identified for ‘The Express’ are in West Bay, Bodden Town, Prospect and George Town, with drop off points in the Industrial Park and George Town areas.

Originally designed to assist essential services workers, the buses represent a collaborative effort between the Department of Vehicle & Licensing and various private bus operators, with the Department of Tourism as facilitator of the project.

The service will provide new opportunities for private market enterprise and an alternate mode of transportation for the public. It is hoped that ‘The Express’ will serve to aid discussions by the Transportation Committee under the National Tourism Management Policy.

Bus operators interested in participating in the new system should have valid licenses and insurance, and they can contact the Department of Vehicle & Licensing for additional details. ‘Express’ brochures, outlining the bus routes and times are being distributed to various government agencies, and are also available at the Department of Vehicle & Licensing and the Department of Tourism. For further information contact the Department of Tourism at 949-0623.